(Pictured above: Five years ago, Shana was introduced to the welding trade during her Climb Wyoming training, forging a new future for herself and her young daughter.) Shana still remembers picking up her welding gear and tools for the first time during her Climb Wyoming training— the large helmet, heavy leather protective gloves, torch and cutters. Flying […]
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After researching over 200 organizations, the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) selected Climb Wyoming as one of eight programs across the country using innovative job training approaches for a report published last week. IWPR chose the final organizations to highlight based on the support they provide to help women succeed in job training, including child care, transportation, and financial and mental health services. The […]
“These participants came to Climb motivated to make positive changes in their lives. Many were struggling with housing, either living with relatives or something temporary. During the program, not a single participant missed a day of CNA training. They all had job interviews lined up before commencement. Climb not only helped them start earning an […]
“Many came to this group unsure what to think and not planning to make friends. They developed deep connections with one another and even provided pot luck meals for each other weekly. Together, they learned the important nuances of communication, including giving and receiving feedback. For some, this was the first time they really felt […]
“This was a motivated group, and Climb was a jump start in their lives for them to continue to do amazing things. Living and working in this community has its challenges—many came to the program working more than one job and some were struggling to find housing. Two participants got into affordable housing during this […]
“This group discovered the power in not allowing others to have a negative influence in their lives. During Life Skills sessions, participants had the opportunity to practice taking responsibility for their own feelings and, as a result, their own futures. For example, one mom realized she had always allowed people more assertive than her to […]
“These women were trailblazers, completing the first Climb program of this type in Laramie. I saw their confidence grow as they faced the challenges of being a single mom or overcoming a fear of heights while climbing steep ladders. The program really gave them permission to be themselves and realize, ‘I can be myself and […]
It is incredible to think about the many donors, partners, trainers, interviewers and employers that have been part of Climb’s success for the past 30 years. TO OUR DONORS and FUNDERS YOU change lives. Your generosity has an impact, one family at a time. You believe in our program model, helping Climb expand from a […]
“On the day of the CNA certification exam, this group was very nervous. But all of the moms passed their tests beautifully, and the really inspiring thing to see was how those who finished stayed to support others who were still testing. Everyone wanted to see their classmates succeed. It was truly a group […]
